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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,663.24, 460,449.60 and 180,700.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,663.24, 460,449.60 and 180,700.20 is: 249,363.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,663.24 : 460,449.60 = 180,700.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,663.24/460,449.60 = 180,700.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,663.24x = 460,449.60 × 180,700.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,663.24x = 83,203,334,809.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,203,334,809.92/333,663.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,363.20

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